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A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Fargo Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy
    7.1/10(6136 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy

    S4:E1

    An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place.

    Director:Noah Hawley

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  2. Fargo Season 4 Episode 2 - The Land of Taking and Killing
    7.1/10(4804 votes)

    #2 - The Land of Taking and Killing

    S4:E2

    The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught.

    Director:Noah Hawley

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  3. Fargo Season 4 Episode 7 - Lay Away
    7.2/10(3606 votes)

    #3 - Lay Away

    S4:E7

    Josto makes a bold move, Loy battles his demons and Oraetta silences her critics.

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  4. Fargo Season 4 Episode 11 - Storia Americana
    7.2/10(3947 votes)

    #4 - Storia Americana

    S4:E11

    Josto gets revenge, Oraetta comes clean and Ebal teaches Loy a lesson about business.

    Director:Dana Gonzales

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  5. Fargo Season 4 Episode 3 - Raddoppiarlo
    7.3/10(4339 votes)

    #5 - Raddoppiarlo

    S4:E3

    Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutnys with their debt.

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  6. Fargo Season 4 Episode 4 - The Pretend War
    7.3/10(4025 votes)

    #6 - The Pretend War

    S4:E4

    Loy retaliates, Josto asserts his leadership, Ethelrida makes a disturbing discovery and the walls begin to close in on Odis.

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  8. Fargo Season 4 Episode 5 - The Birthplace of Civilization
    7.3/10(3957 votes)

    #7 - The Birthplace of Civilization

    S4:E5

    Josto strikes back, Ethelrida does the right thing, Loy finds himself against the ropes and Deafy shakes the tree.

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  9. Fargo Season 4 Episode 6 - Camp Elegance
    7.4/10(3731 votes)

    #8 - Camp Elegance

    S4:E6

    Loy goes on the attack, Gaetano pays the piper, Oraetta goes off the deep end, Josto challenges orders and Rabbi puts his life on the line.

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  10. Fargo Season 5 Episode 7 - Linda
    7.6/10(4869 votes)

    #9 - Linda

    S5:E7

    Dot takes a fantastic journey.

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  11. Fargo Season 4 Episode 9 - East/West
    7.7/10(4453 votes)

    #10 - East/West

    S4:E9

    Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

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  12. Fargo Season 4 Episode 10 - Happy
    7.7/10(3550 votes)

    #11 - Happy

    S4:E10

    Loy forms an uneasy alliance, Odis finds peace, Josto settles the score, Ethelrida takes a risk and Oraetta gets spooked.

    Director:Sylvain White

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  13. Fargo Season 4 Episode 8 - The Nadir
    7.8/10(3807 votes)

    #12 - The Nadir

    S4:E8

    Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.

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  14. Fargo Season 3 Episode 3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction
    7.9/10(6887 votes)

    #13 - The Law of Non-Contradiction

    S3:E3

    Gloria revisits her stepfather's past to try and find some answers.

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  15. Fargo Season 3 Episode 2 - The Principle of Restricted Choice
    8.0/10(6490 votes)

    #14 - The Principle of Restricted Choice

    S3:E2

    Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime, Varga makes a move, and Ray and Nikki move on to Plan B.

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  16. Fargo Season 5 Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
    8.0/10(4911 votes)

    #15 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

    S5:E3

    Dot and Wayne protect their home, Roy neutralizes an obstacle, Witt suspects foul play and Gator makes a move.

    Director:Donald Murphy

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  17. Fargo Season 5 Episode 4 - Insolubilia
    8.0/10(4512 votes)

    #16 - Insolubilia

    S5:E4

    Munch makes a bold move, Indira and Witt have questions, Wayne takes a fall and Gator disappoints.

    Director:Donald Murphy

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  18. Fargo Season 3 Episode 4 - The Narrow Escape Problem
    8.1/10(6021 votes)

    #17 - The Narrow Escape Problem

    S3:E4

    Emmit and Sy try to figure out what they've gotten themselves into, Nikki and Ray track down some collateral, and Gloria learns more about Maurice.

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  19. Fargo Season 5 Episode 5 - The Tiger
    8.1/10(4550 votes)

    #18 - The Tiger

    S5:E5

    Dot creates diversions, Roy meets his match and Indira helps a new friend.

    Director:Dana Gonzales

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  20. Fargo Season 5 Episode 6 - The Tender Trap
    8.1/10(4477 votes)

    #19 - The Tender Trap

    S5:E6

    Lorraine calls things off, Gator asks questions, Wayne makes a surprising discovery and Indira offers a new perspective.

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  21. Fargo Season 3 Episode 5 - The House of Special Purpose
    8.2/10(5801 votes)

    #20 - The House of Special Purpose

    S3:E5

    Nikki and Ray's retaliation has consequences for Emmit. Meanwhile, Gloria and Winnie start connecting the dots.

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  22. Fargo Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rooster Prince
    8.3/10(11985 votes)

    #21 - The Rooster Prince

    S1:E2

    Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders, but her new boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.

    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fargo Season 3 Episode 7 - The Law of Inevitability
    8.3/10(5681 votes)

    #22 - The Law of Inevitability

    S3:E7

    Gloria tries to work around the system, Nikki finds herself in a familiar place, Varga comes up with an alternative plan and Emmit goes to dinner.

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  24. Fargo Season 5 Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations
    8.3/10(5349 votes)

    #23 - Trials and Tribulations

    S5:E2

    Roy attempts to reset the "natural order of things" and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.

    Director:Noah Hawley

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  25. Fargo Season 5 Episode 10 - Bisquik
    8.3/10(6463 votes)

    #24 - Bisquik

    S5:E10

    Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

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  26. Fargo Season 1 Episode 5 - The Six Ungraspables
    8.4/10(10632 votes)

    #25 - The Six Ungraspables

    S1:E5

    When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Alternate Economy" is the worst rated episode of "Fargo". It scored 7.1/10 based on 6136 votes. Directed by Noah Hawley and written by Noah Hawley, it aired on 9/27/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Land of Taking and Killing".